Highlights
- Unique one-off build, a true head-turner
- Built to promote a garage in France, costing over £60,000
- Two former registered keepers
- Recently serviced by Namco Camberley
The Appeal
At a time when many small American pickups carried adapted passenger car hardware, GMC stood out with its bonafide commercial units. Despite sharing much in the way of cosmetics with the Chevrolet Advance Design series—not to mention a very similar name—the GMC 'New Design' trucks, introduced in 1947, were very much a tougher, more versatile beast. Just like the Chevrolets, though, they were ripe for modification and customisation.
This 1952 example has been through exactly that - and what a result! Built as a promotional vehicle for a French garage, this unique hot-rod-style pickup cost in excess of £60,000 to put together. It's been recently serviced and, put simply, is beyond a head-turner. It's not often we see a New Design in the UK at all, let alone one built to such a unique spec. We're certain it'll garner plenty of admiration.
This 1952 example has been through exactly that - and what a result! Built as a promotional vehicle for a French garage, this unique hot-rod-style pickup cost in excess of £60,000 to put together. It's been recently serviced and, put simply, is beyond a head-turner. It's not often we see a New Design in the UK at all, let alone one built to such a unique spec. We're certain it'll garner plenty of admiration.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1952
- The DVLA records 4 previous keepers
- MOT exempt
- MOT expired September 2024
- Serviced last year by Namco Camberley
- Stored under a carport and covers by previous owners, no doubt contributing to its fine condition
- Currently indicates 013,494 miles
The Condition
- Bodywork presents well with a few rust bubbles on the back arches
- No sign of any significant dents or dings
- Paintwork in very good condition with only light signs of wear
- Garage branding still proudly on display - we must say, it really suits the truck
- Wheels look in good order
- Flooring appears very solid
- Underside is in fine fettle with only light surface corrosion to note
- Interior looks in very good condition, having been completely retrimmed and restored
- No sign of any rips or tears
- Classic Instruments dials and gauges are all clean and legible
- Equipped with LED strip front lights and red built-in lights in the exhaust pipes
The Mechanics
- 4,653cc GMC V8 powerplant
- Automatic transmission with 4 gears
- Engine bay looks in good order
- Features exhaust valves for adjustable sound levels
- The vendor reports that it's in excellent order
- We understand that it's driving well with no mechanical issues
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Comments
mrcadil••••
Any more information on the origins of the frame? is it sat on a later frame or is it modified original